President Tinubu not distracted, not bothered about politicians’ gang up
President Tinubu not distracted, not bothered about politicians’ gang up
The Nigerian presidency has swiftly dismissed a recent meeting of opposition figures and dissident voices within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), asserting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains “undistracted and unperturbed” amid rising political tensions and criticism.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) early Sunday morning, presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, rebuffed what he called a politically motivated gathering of Tinubu’s critics, including former allies within the APC.
The meeting, which was convened while the President was attending to official duties in Tanzania, saw key political figures lambasting his leadership amidst ongoing economic and political struggles in Nigeria.
Adesina, in his post, labeled the assembly as a “Machiavellian” move by political opponents, detractors, and some erstwhile friends of the President, noting that it was designed to stir division and disrupt Nigeria’s governance. He noted that while President Tinubu was in Dar es Salaam addressing critical energy concerns for the nation, “his opponents, pseudo-friends, and detractors unveiled their true intentions.”
“This was a typical opposition gathering, motivated solely by ill-will, with no new narrative other than the usual opposition rhetoric,” Adesina wrote. He went further to condemn the “vitriol” that characterized the meeting, warning that some individuals in attendance were fanning the flames of undemocratic actions.
Despite the growing political tension, Adesina emphasized that President Tinubu remains resolutely focused on his administration’s core responsibilities, rather than being distracted by the opposition’s rhetoric.
“The clouds are beginning to clear. The stage is set. The real battle begins soon. But until then, President Tinubu—an unwavering democrat—remains unperturbed. His focus is on governance, not petty politics,” he declared.
Adesina went on to reiterate that President Tinubu’s immediate priority is tackling Nigeria’s economic challenges and improving the welfare of its citizens, rather than engaging in political posturing ahead of the 2027 elections.
“The only conversation the President is interested in right now is how to improve the lives of Nigerians and foster a resilient economy,” Adesina asserted.
In a pointed message to political aspirants eyeing the 2027 elections, Adesina advised them to wait for the appropriate time to test their political fortunes, emphasizing that the President’s commitment is solely to leading Nigeria, not to electioneering.
“This is 2025. Not 2027. Let those interested in testing their popularity wait for the next election. President Tinubu is focused on leading Nigeria and making tangible progress,” he concluded.
The political climate has become increasingly charged, with growing divisions within the APC and heightened criticism from opposition groups over the government’s handling of key national issues, including economic management and security.
At the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy held in Abuja, a number of prominent figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former governors Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna and Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers, were vocal in their criticism of President Tinubu’s administration.
In a separate post, Adesina also warned Nigerians about the broader global economic ramifications of the ongoing tariff dispute between the United States and Canada.
He urged the country to remain vigilant, as the fallout from the trade war could have far-reaching consequences for global trade.
“Nigeria must closely monitor the tariff war between the USA and Canada, as the effects will reverberate across the globe,” he cautioned.
“This is a new world order, and the World Trade Organization (WTO) will play a significant role in managing its impacts. For Nigeria, there is a vital lesson in all of this—America First. Canada First. It’s time for Nigeria First.”
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President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi outing
President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi outing
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026).
Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.
The president attended the summit alongside some members of his cabinet.
On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The agreement is aimed at deepening economic cooperation, boosting bilateral trade and investment, and enhancing technology transfer.
It will also expand collaboration in key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining and renewable energy.
In his address at the summit, Tinubu announced that Nigeria and the UAE would jointly host INVESTOPIA in Lagos in February.
The initiative is designed to attract global investors and accelerate sustainable investment inflows into Nigeria.
Tinubu also said Nigeria targets mobilising up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance.
He said the funds would support energy transition reforms and expand nationwide access to electricity. (NAN)
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APC clears air on receiving letter of defection from another State Governor
APC clears air on receiving letter of defection from another State Governor
The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied receiving a letter from Gov. Dauda Lawal seeking to defect to the party.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there were speculations across the state over Lawal’s move to defect to APC.
A statement issued in Gusau on Saturday by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, described the speculations as fabricated.
“The party came across a fabricated report purported to have emanated from one Tambarin Gusau claiming that Go Dauda Lawal has sent a letter to the party wanting to join the APC.
“The report is malicious, unfortunate, unfounded, mischievous and showed the unprofessional manner which some people can go in misleading others and causing chaos in a stable and a peaceful party like the APC.
“The APC has responsible channels where everything is done in a guided manner,” Idris said.
According to him, the party has not received any letter from Lawal as claimed through the imagination of the writer nor was the party aware of any recent moves by the governor to defect from the PDP to the APC.
“All members of the party and indeed the public especially in Zamfara should therefore disregard such report.,” Idris added.(NAN)
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282 Passengers safe as plane makes emergency landing in Lagos
282 Passengers safe as plane makes emergency landing in Lagos
A Qatar Airways passenger plane on Friday made an emergency landing at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos after developing a technical fault mid-flight.
The aircraft, which had 248 passengers and 12 crew members on board, was forced to land abruptly after the malfunction was detected while it was operating within Nigerian airspace.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident in a statement released by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu.
According to him, the agency was alerted to the situation through its 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines, prompting an immediate response from emergency officials.
He explained that upon receiving the distress call, the LASEMA Response Team (LRT) was swiftly deployed to the airport to assess the situation and provide necessary support.
“Upon arrival at the scene, the LASEMA Response Team confirmed that the aircraft was in distress,” the statement noted.
“The pilot executed a safe landing on the runway at Murtala Mohammed International Airport with LASEMA Response Team and other emergency responders standing by on extreme high alert on the runway.
“Collaborative efforts of the multi-agency responders were coordinated. After proper check by the pilot and the engineering crew, the aircraft was moved to the apron for detailed inspection and prompt repairs.”
“All passengers of the distressed airplane were evacuated safely; no injuries reported, no loss of lives,” the statement said.
Despite the technical issue and the emergency landing, the agency stated that there was the aircraft experienced no major damage.
“The aircraft has been secured on the apron. Recovery activities have been completed,” the statement added.
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